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    British boxer Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut and left with blood pouring down face in win over Adrian Curiel

    SUNNY EDWARDS suffered a gruesome cut on the way to victory over Adrian Curiel last night.The Brit 28, went into the bout looking to bounce back from his defeat to Jesse Rodriguez last time out.Sunny Edwards suffered a gruesome cutCredit: GettyEdwards was involved in a bloody battleCredit: GettyThe former flyweight champion had to be cleaned up between roundsCredit: GettyEdwards, 28, had his hand raisedCredit: GettyIn his bid to return to winning ways, Edwards took on Mexican Curiel in Phoenix, Arizona.The former flyweight champion outclassed his opponent over eight rounds before the bout was stopped on the doctor’s recommendation.Despite his dominance, he did not come out of the contest unscathed.Edwards was severely bloodied after an inadvertent clash of heads with Curiel.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe incident left him with a nasty cut above his eye.Following his technical decision win, Edwards was booed by the crowd.Responding after taking the mic, he said: “I don’t know if the crowd realise what happened there.”The doctor stopped the cut no decision of mine, I’m more upset than any of the 10,000 fans in here.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I thought I was clear ahead and I thought my opponent was slowing down.”I thought I was going to get him out of there or win absolutely conclusively.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me'”I managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came twice in a row, so I want to apologise to the fans who have taken this personally but I had nothing to do with the ref stopping this.”Maybe I’ll come back and fight Curiel again, I don’t know what the fans want.”Edwards returned to winning ways in PhoenixCredit: Getty More

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    Sunny Edwards vs Adrian Curiel: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard as Brit returns to action this weekend

    SUNNY EDWARDS is back in action this weekend as he takes on Adrian Curiel in the flyweight division. The Brit lost his world title to Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez by stoppage back in December, but was competitive throughout. Jesse Rodriguez beat Sunny Edwards in emphatic fashion last yearCredit: GettyEdwards is now looking to get back to winning ways in the boxing ring en route to what he hopes will be another world title shot. But standing in his way is Mexican Curiel, who swapped knockouts with Sivenathi Nontshinga in their two fights last year. The fight is a dangerous one, but Edwards will be confident his slick boxing will be able to overcome Curiel’s pressure. When is Edwards vs Curiel?Edwards’ clash against Curiel will take place on Saturday, June 29. The fight will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona in the US. The main event of the night is Jesse Rodriguez’s world title clash against Juan Francisco Estrada. Ring-walks for Edwards vs Curiel can be expected at around 3.30am BST. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Edwards vs Curiel will be shown on DAZN in the UK.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.The action is available for live streaming on the DAZN app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.Edwards vs Curiel full cardJuan Francisco Estrada vs. Jesse “Bam” RodriguezSunny Edwards vs. Adrian Curiel, 12 roundsYamileth Mercado vs. Ramla Ali, 10 roundsArturo Cardenas vs. Danny BarriosGabriel Muratalla vs. Carlos FontesFabian Rojo vs. Daniel GonzalezLeonardo Rubalcava vs. William Flenoy More

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    Tyler Denny vs Felix Cash: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full undercard for European title fight

    BOXING fans have a cracker in store for Saturday night as Felix Cash takes on Tyler Denny in a Euroepean title fight.Cash, who was once a highly-touted prospect and holds a big KO win over fellow British rival Denzel Bentley, hasn’t been in the ring since 2022.Tyler Denny will be looking to retain his EBU title this weekendHe makes his return to boxing a big fight against European champ Denny, who won the strap last November.Denny beat Mateo Signani by stoppage to win the EBU belt, his fifth victory on the spin.Cash will be hoping he can overcome any ring rust issues as he looks to claim some important gold around his waist.When is Denny vs Cash?
    Denny’s clash with Cash takes place on Saturday, June 22.
    The fight will be held at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England.
    Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10pm BST.
    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Denny vs Cash will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
    You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.
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    Aqib Fiaz vs. Kane Baker
    Hamza Uddin vs. Jose Maria Hernandez
    Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs. Jesus Gonzalez
    Muhammad Ali vs. Kelvin Madjid
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    5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Dubois scores brutal CAREER BEST win over Hrgovic as Warren dominates 10-0 vs Hearn – updates

    DANIEL DUBOIS put in a career BEST performance to score a bloody TKO win over Filip Hrgovic – with the Croatian battered and bruised and seeing the fight waved off by the ring doctor.Frank Warren’s Queensberry dominated and won EVERY fight to take the inaugural event 10-0 over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win, before Dubois’ TKO win.The final fight of the night saw Zhilei Zhang dominat a woeful Deontay Wilder before scoring a fifth-round KO with a brutal right hand – with the American now facing retirement.Toe to toe
    Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic was a bloody mess following his all-action slugfest with Brit Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim world title.
    ‘Triple D’ stopped the Croat in the eighth round to set up a potential Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.

    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10-0 Matchroom
    Frank Warren’s team completely demolished Eddie Hearn’s in the early hours in Riyadh.

    Willy Hutchinson UD Craig Richards
    Nick Ball SD Craig Ford
    Hamzah Sheeraz TKO11 Ammo Williams
    Daniel Dubois TKO8 Filip Hrgovic
    Zhilei Zhang KO5 Deontay Wilder

    Copy linkCopiedClinical finish
    Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA and IBO belt with a devastating flurry of punches in the sixth round.
    The Russian’s last stoppage came in March 2018 against Cuban Sullivan Barrera in New York.

    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Beterbiev penned in
    Dmitry Bivol will return to Riyadh for a mouth-watering light-heavyweight undisputed showdown with kingpin Artur Beterbiev on October 12 following a clinical stoppage victory against brave challenger Malik Zinad.
    Bivol, the WBA and IBO champion, was due to face unified WBC, WBO and IBF champion Beterbiev before the latter was forced to withdraw due to injury.
    “We are professional boxers, we have to change tactics at any moment and I had enough time to change my preparations for a different fighter to Beterbiev,” said Bivol.
    Copy linkCopiedGood Morning!
    What a night in Saudi Arabia where Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions dominated Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport to win the inagural 5v5 in a landslide.
    Warren’s boys won all five fights – three of those via stoppage – to leave Hearn licking his wounds.
    Daniel Dubois put himself into world title contention, and a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, while Deontay Wilder is now facing calls to retire after a brutal, poor defeat to Zhilei Zhang.
    We’ll have all the reaction and fallout from a brilliant night of boxing. Full results were:

    Zhilie Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
    Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
    Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
    Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
    Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

    Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang KO Deontay Wilder
    Finally, here’s the ringside report on Zhilei Zhang’s huge win over Deontay Wilder – who is now facing calls to retire.

    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois TKO Filip Hrgovic
    Here’s Wally’s report of a career-best performance from Daniel Dubois to leave Filip Hrgovic a broken and bloody mess.

    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz TKO Ammo Williams
    Here’s how our man in Saudi, Wally Downes Jr, saw the brilliant TKO win from Ammo Williams.

    Copy linkCopiedWilder KO
    Here’s another angle of that brutal KO

    Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next?
    Plenty to unpack after the ring as a long night draws to a close in Saudi.
    Turki Alalshikh reveals there will be a big card announced at Wembley at the end of the month, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say they are ready to do another 5v5 event as soon as possible.
    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10 Matchroom 0
    Well, that makes it a whitewash for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions in the 5v5 against Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.
    The event ends with a 10-0 score and Warren is the winner of five fights out of fight and a £3MILLION bet with his rival.
    Remember, each win was worth a point but Queensberry earned three bonus points as Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz scored KO wins.
    Sheeraz also earned another couple of bonus points as he was the Queensberry team captain.
    Full results:

    Zhilei Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
    Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
    Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
    Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
    Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

    Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang BEATS Deontay Wilder by KO
    WOW! That was an absolutely brutal KO by Zhilei Zhang.
    Zhang lands one right on Wilder’s nose and, for some reason, the American turns around to look at the ref.
    As he turns Zhang throws his full force into a nasty right hand that absolutely flattens Wilder.
    The ref gave Wilder a chance to beat the count but, truthfully, he looked like he was happy to have a way out of that one.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 5)
    Finally, Wilder wakes up a bit and throws a couple of wild right hands with some success.
    It didn’t seem to do any damage to his opponent but at least it’s a bit of activity and aggression. Wilder is clearly looking for that perfect knockout but it doesn’t come.
    Then all of a sudden Zhang lands some big shots and the ref waves it off!
    What a win for the Chinese star!
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 4)
    Zhang banks another one. Wilder is just on the backfoot and throwing with zero volume – he’s waiting for that one big right hand.
    He’s barely working the jab, instead pawing at Zhang to try and find some range.
    Zhang, on the other hand, is throwing combinations with menace and looks in a different league to the former world champ.
    Something drastic needs to change or we will not be seeing Deontay Wilder at this level any more.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 3)
    Another stiff left lands on Wilder and then Zhang follows it up with a good shot to the body.
    Wilder looks scared to throw in case something comes back. Perhaps he’s trying to draw him on to unload a big counter but it certainly doesn’t seem that way.
    He’s tentative, on the back foot and happy to move along the ropes.
    Another round for Zhang in my book.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 2)
    Zhang well in the ascendancy here, there was one point early in the round where he had the American trapped in the corner and was just raining shots on him.
    Wilder did well to escape but he hasn’t landed a punch in anger yet, huge round from Zhang.
    The message from the corner says it all: “Don’t quit on yourself, I don’t want you to be a punching bag.
    “I don’t want no rock ’em, sock ’em s***.”
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 1)
    Extremely tight round that one, both fighters feeling each other out.
    The judges could score that any one of three ways.
    What is noticeable immediately is the size difference between these two – two of Wilder’s legs is like one of Zhang’s.
    Copy linkCopiedOn their way
    Zhilei Zhang is in the ring and in all gold, he comes out to 80s classic Eye of the Tiger – with a little bit of Chinese added for good measure.
    Deontay Wilder, never one to miss an opportunity for a decent ring-walk, enters the ring with black shorts, some kind of custom vest and a sparkly face mask.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang NEXT
    Main event of the evening coming next and another 50/50 fight.
    Both men are coming off big losses and find themselves at crossroads in their careers.
    Wilder was well beaten by Joseph Parker after three years out and many people are questioning if he can still do it at the top level.
    Parker also beat Zhang in his last fight but that was a lot closer, with Zhang sending the New Zealander to the canvas a couple of times.
    One potential X-factor is that Zhang will enter the ring 70 POUNDS heavier (that’s five stone in old money).
    Copy linkCopiedDubois vs AJ?
    Well what next for Dubois after a performance like that?
    It’s a complicated one, to put it mildly. That fight was for the right to fight for the IBF title next, a belt which is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
    However, the undisputed champ may be stripped of that belt while he chases a rematch with Tyson Fury.
    That means Dubois might see his belt upgraded to world champion status – without fighting – or could open the door to a fight with Anthony Joshua, in September.
    However, one spanner in the works is Deontay Wilder.
    Turki Alalshikh is apparently desperate to see Wilder vs Joshua next and that may stop the Dubois vs AJ train.
    Copy linkCopied’No retreat, no surrender’
    Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: “No retreat, no surrender. I had to do whatever it took, needed to come through the fire and I did that tonight.
    “I needed that support from Frank Warren and my dad, they’ve been there the whole time and we did it.”
    Asked about the 5v5, Dubois added: “We’re the kings, we’re the daddies!”
    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 8 Matchroom 0
    It’s been an absolute whitewash in the 5v5 so far – four wins out of four for Frank Warren over Eddie Hearn.
    Then you add in TKO wins for Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz (who also earned extra points as the team captain) and it’s turned out to be a very poor night for Hearn.
    Remember, not only has he seen four of his fighters lose, but Hearn’s also lost the £3MILLION bet with longtime rival Warren.
    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois BEATS Filip Hrgovic by TKO
    Absolutely superb stuff from Dubois, who just put in a career best performance in Saudi Arabia.
    Hrgovic certainly had the better of the early rounds but, all of a sudden, Dubois turned on the gas and went to another level.
    He landed some sensational cuts and combos in that one, with Hrgovic a bloody mess by the end of that.
    Dubois wobbled the Croatian a couple of times and the ref took a very close look before asking the doctor to make a decision.
    Hrgovic was left with huge cuts across his face and it was waved off – Dubois may well now face Anthony Joshua next.

    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 8)
    Daniel Dubois wins!
    Sensational performance from the Londoner and the referee waves it off due to the incredible amount of damage on Hrgovic’s face.

    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 7)
    Brilliant round for Dubois there, he’s landing lovely shots and throwing good combinations.
    After a brisk start, Hrgovic looks out on his feet and a couple of massive shots really wobble him.
    The Croatian is then saved by the bell but that does not save him from the bloody cuts that are now pouring out claret.
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    5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic UNDERWAY now with Frank Warren 6-0 up vs Eddie Hearn – updates

    HEAVYWEIGHT challengers Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic are facing off NOW on the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5.The likes of Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will all be in action later this evening – points will be tallied up and knockouts will be scored and at the end of it all, either Team Hearn or Team Warren will come out on top. Frank Warren’s Queensberry has dominated and currently holds a 6-0 lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom after Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win.Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 1)
    Hrgovic has caught Dubois with two big right hands on the temple.
    On each occasion it rocks the British boxer.
    He absorbs the hits and returns one himself which catches the Croatian in the face.
    Somehow, you cannot see this one going twelve rounds.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    As the two fighters line up in the middle of the ring, we are underway.
    This is set up for a real heavyweight clash.
    It is Croatia versus Britain.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    Next up we have a heavyweight bout.
    If Dubois wins this one, so does Frank Warren and his £3m bet with Eddie Hearn.
    This also offers a huge chance for both of these fighters to further their careers with a chance to fight Anthony Joshua on the line.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 6)
    Bivol catches Zinad with a clean punch which rocks him back on his heels.
    As the true champion he is, he spots his chance to go in for the kill.
    He sprays Zinad with lefts and rights catching him a flurry of headshots.
    The referee steps in to stop it as Malik Zinad is not able to fight back.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 5)
    Bivol is keeping that stout defence up and running.
    Zinad lands his best punch of the fight in the round but cannot follow it up to put his opponent in trouble.
    He is managing to frustrate Bivol who would have wanted to put this to bed by now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 4)
    Zinad has managed to come back into the fight now after being put down in the first.
    This has turned into quite an even fight.
    Bivol looks solid but has taken his foot off the gas a bit now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 3)
    Bivol’s defence is so solid, Zinad is struggling to get punches through.
    He is boxing behind his guard and getting some big hits off.
    The champion is often coaxing his opponent into the corner and spraying him with big shots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 2)
    This is a real slugfest between the pair.
    Some hard hits are landing on both boxers.
    Bivol catches Zinad well on the nose, causing it to bleed.
    The champion looks like someone who was preparing for some time for this evening’s fight.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 1)
    Both fighters let loose from the off.
    Zinad makes a good start but is dropped by a left from Bivol.
    Both fighters are getting punches through the defence and landing some good headshots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
    Before the final two fights of the Hearn vs Warren grudge night, we have a little side attraction.
    Malik Zinad comes in as a late replacement for the fight and now has the chance of a big upset.
    He could make a real name for himself here.
    Copy linkCopiedJack wishes his mate the best before fight
    Jack Grealish was the first to send his best wishes to Hamzah Sheeraz before his bout in Riyadh.
    The British boxer’s victory takes him 20-0 in his pro career.
    The WBC Silver middleweight belt is still his and now he is the number one contender for the full WBC title held by Carlos Adames.
    Copy linkCopiedQueensbury 6-0 Matchroom
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 11)
    Williams has Sheeraz up against the ropes and the British boxer hits the American with a barrage of punches to send him across the ring.
    As Hamzah continues to throw punches, the referee steps in to stop the fight as he feels Williams has had enough.
    Two points for the win for Sheeraz, which are doubled due to him being the captain of the Queensbury team.
    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 10)
    Sheeraz has a big round and almost puts the icing on the cake at the end of it.
    Williams finds some more fuel in the tank and comes at the British boxer but a whipped right hand from Sheeraz sends the American to the canvas.
    He manages to get back to his feet just before the ten count is relieved, as is Eddie Hearn, to hear the bell to he can return to his corner.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 9)
    Great start to the round from Austin Williams.
    He comes out of his corner and fires of a flurry of punches to the body of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Sheeraz is bozing smart and when he comes onto him, he is hitting Williams with some well-timed big shots.
    Despite all his best efforts, at the end of the round, Williams sits in his corner with blood streaming from his mouth.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 8)
    Williams is trying everything in his locker to open up the defence of Sheeraz.
    The English boxer catches him with a sweet uppercut which Frank Warren seemed to enjoy.
    Austin Williams right eye is almost completely closed now, he is finiding it impossible to avoid that left jab of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 7)
    Williams is getting more desperate at the fight goes on.
    When it gets to this stage of the fight, knowing a knockdown is needed to win it, the haymakers come out to play.
    Sheeraz continues with his strong jab and is coming through with some lovely counter combos which his opponent is feeling.
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    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 6)
    The constant left jabs from Sheeraz are causing Williams’ right eye to close up now.
    Sheeraz is following up those left jabs with some big right hands and is slowly taking his game up a few gears.
    Unless he can turn this fight on its head, you wonder if a stoppage is just around the corner in what has become somewhat of a one-sided fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 5)
    Williams is really struggling to find an answer to Sheeraz’s jab.
    He is using it well to keep his opponent away from him and make him resort to some wild swings.
    You have to wonder how Austin Williams is going to get close enough to land some of these hits.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 4)
    Sheeraz looks to keep attacking behind his jab from the centre of the ring and lands some big hits.
    The height difference is a problem for Williams as he cannot get close when he wants to but manages to land some good hits himself.
    Sheeraz is edging this fight but has already seen what Williams is capable of if he lets his guard down.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 3)
    What a great comeback from Sheeraz.
    He was genuinely rocked in the previous round but comes out from his corner to dominate the third round.
    Sheeraz lands some big blows which most certainly have hurt Williams and put him back in the driving seat in this fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 2)
    Williams catches Sheeraz with a flush hit and it rocks the Englishman.
    Austin Williams looks to follow it up with some more big hits but Sheeraz tries to regather himself in the centre of the ring.
    The bell cannnot come soon enough for him but the Matchroom man definitely took that round.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 1)
    Williams is struggling to work Sheeraz out in the early stages.
    He is trying to come in from the side to land some punches.
    Hamzah is landing the far more telling punches and eases the first.
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    Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang LIVE RESULTS: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for TONIGHT’S huge fight

    DEONTAY WILDER is making his big ring return in a heavyweight clash against Zhilei Zhang TONIGHT!The two titans of the squared circle will face off in what should be one of the most entertaining fights of either man’s career as part of the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 super card.Wilder and Zhang are both coming off losses to Joseph Parker, who beat the former in December 2023, before toppling the latter in March.
    Start time: Main event expected 12.15am BST/ 7.15pm ET
    TV channels: DAZN PPV/ TNT Sports Box Office
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHrgovic vs Dubois – Round 1
    Entertaining first round from both men.
    Not seeing much of the Dubois jab at all while Hrgovic has landed some big shots already.
    Dubois will have to stay seriously disciplined in there because if he keeps getting caught like that it’ll be an early night.
    Hrgovic finding his range with both the jab and the right hand. Solid start for the Croat.
    Copy linkCopiedAJ ringside
    Anthony Joshua has been ringside all night but he’ll definitely have a special interest in this one.
    AJ is likely to fight the winner of this bout for the IBF title, which is likely to be stripped from Oleksandr Usyk as he will rematch Tyson Fury.
    Speaking earlier this week, Eddie Hearn revealed the plan for AJ probably involves these two.
    Hearn said: “The whole world would love to see that but obviously the priority for AJ is to fight for and win the world heavyweight title.
    “There’s a good chance that could be available in September, we’ll have to see.
    “But I think AJ’s next opponent will definitely be decided probably in the early hours of Sunday morning after the 5v5.”
    Copy linkCopiedHere they come
    Daniel Dubois is the first fighter on the way to the ring as we creep into Sunday morning.
    Dynamite comes to the ring with a bit of Michael Jackson ‘Bad’ blaring in the background.
    Hrgovic goes totally the other way with his entrance music – I’m not up on my Croatian music but it sounds like a Balkan Guns N Roses.
    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic NEXT
    Huge heavyweight bout coming up soon, with the IBF interim title on the line.
    These big man have been on the periphery of world title contention for a couple of years now – Dubois losing a controversial title fight to Oleksandr Usyk – and the winner of this one will take a huge step towards the top table.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev CONFIRMED
    Turki Alalshikh heads into the ring and first congratulates Zinad for hanging tough with Bivol, inviting him back to fight in Saudi again for his performance.
    His Excellency then gets down to business – announcing that Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev WILL take place on October 12 for all the belts.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol BEATS Zinad by TKO!
    Well, the quality really shone through there. Bivol landed a very crisp jab and smelled blood – he immediately pounced on Zinad and quickly pushed up through the gears.
    The champ landed a number of thundering shots before the ref jumped in to stop the fight in the corner, securing his fist KO in six years.
    A tougher night than expected for Bivol, who will probably appreciate getting in a few rounds against a tough and game opponent.
    Bivol leaves with his belts and Zinad will leave with much more respect than he entered with.

    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 6
    It’s all over – Dmitry Bivol suddenly turns it on and it’s done!
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 5
    Zinad is showing a lot of courage in this one and not many thought he’d get this far.
    Closer round that one with a couple of good shouts landed by both – probably Bivol gets the edge, though, to make it 5-0.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 4
    An easy 4-0 for Bivol who, again, just takes his time, shows his class and picks and chooses some stinging shots.
    A bit of needle after the bell sounds with the two fighters pushing their heads together – not exactly sure what went on there but Zinad is definitely in this, even though the rounds are ticking by.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 3
    The champ keeping extremely patient but as soon as he says a gap he’s exploiting it, firing off three and four-shot salvos that the challenger has no chance to defend.
    Another round in the bank for Bivol and Zinad returns to his corner with blood pouring from his nose. Many thought it would be over for him by now.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 2
    Bivol is still in first or second gear here but, to be fair to him, Malik Zinad is trying to work behind the jab and stay patient.
    Zinad’s trainer can also be heard having words with some of his assistant’s in the corner – telling them to shut up.
    He wants his man to only have one set of instructions.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 1
    Zanid enjoyed a first couple of minutes to the round before Bivol landed an absolute peach of a shot to knock the challenger down.
    10-8 round for the champ and that one punch showed there are levels between these two – Zinad has his work cut out.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad
    Here we go, both men are on their way to the ring for the fourth of six fights we’ll be watching tonight.
    After this one we’ll have Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic and then the main event – Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad
    The WBA light-heavyweight title is on the line next in Riyadh.
    This fight won’t count towards the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 card.
    Copy linkCopiedAll smiles from Warren
    This man can pretty much relax for the rest of the evening knowing he can’t lose.
    He has Daniel Dubois and Zhilei Zhang to come later tonight.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz BEATS Williams by KO
    Double points for captain Sheeraz and double points for the knockout.
    It’s 6-0 to Queensberry Promotions.
    Matchroom have been absolutely destroyed and with two fights to go they can only draw 6-6.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 10
    Williams KNOCKED DOWN!
    Short right hand on the bell by Hamzah sits Williams down.
    Williams was giving it a much better go in the 10th round but he’s far too square and Sheeraz catches him coming in again.
    Sheeraz doesn’t want to get too relaxed in there with the final rounds to come. He has his man hurt.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 9
    Ammo WIlliams is giving it his all in there but he looks like he could get stopped if Hamzah Sheeraz decides to put his foot on the gas.
    How many more jabs can Williams take? Sheeraz lands a lovely right hand after a jab and it stumbles Williams.
    The volume has come from Williams but as usual the quality has come from Sheeraz.
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    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 8
    Sheeraz doing well again in the early exchanges after coming under some early fire from Williams.
    Both men now trying to work in close and as they come together, Hamzah lands a lovely left hand which snaps Williams head to the left.
    You can’t fault Williams’ will at all, he’s still giving it everything in there.
    But Hamzah looks to be a class above. 7-1 Sheeraz.
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    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 7
    Sheeraz again with a nice calm round in there, landing jabs at will while Williams looks to have run out of ideas.
    His right eye is swelling and Sheeraz’s confidence is only increasing in there.
    Williams struggling to land the shots he did in the second round.
    It’s getting harder and harder and Matchroom are looking at their third defeat on the spin.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 6
    Sheeraz really working things out with the jab right now and Williams’ right eye is starting to swell.
    Again, a lot of the movement and activity is coming from Williams but Sheeraz is having his way in there.
    He’s landing jabs at will and it will soon come to the point where Williams becomes discouraged.
    Sheeraz comes forward and lunges to land a one-two but the second shot just grazes the top of Williams’ dipping head. 5-1 Sheeraz.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 5
    Again Williams starts fast but is caught by a strong left hand by Sheeraz.
    Certainly the cleanest shots so far have been landed by Sheeraz but most of the activity is coming from Williams.
    Sheeraz’s guard is proving too difficult for Williams to penetrate so far.
    Williams tries to land another massive left but Sheeraz is handy in moving away from it.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 4
    Williams again with some wild exchanges but he gets through with a sold left hand.
    Sheeraz looking to keep things tight once again as he tries to stay away from Williams’ winding left hands.
    Ammo just struggling to assert himself or gain the respect of Sheeraz, who just walks forward with both of his hands guarding his face.
    Williams struggling to get on the inside with any purpose.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 3
    Williams, wild as anything, comes out and tries to windmill himself into range but Sheeraz dodges most of it.
    Sheeraz now picking his shots from range quite well but Williams feinting and giving his opponent plenty to think about.
    Hamzah then lands a massive right hand but Ammo takes it well. Really precarious moments in the third round of the fight.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 2
    Williams quickens his feet up in the second round and lands a big left hand to stumble Sheeraz back towards the ropes.
    Williams tries to pounce on his man but Sheeraz holds well and keeps his guard tight.
    Remember Matchroom will be desperate for a win here because a Sheeraz KO win puts victory beyond Eddie Hearn’s side.
    Williams still the more active man and he’s landing some tasty shots with Sheeraz looking to cover up.
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    5v5 full card: Who is fighting on TONIGHT’S bill? Live stream and TV channel, UK start time

    HEAVYWEIGHT challengers Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic are facing off NOW on the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5.The likes of Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will all be in action later this evening – points will be tallied up and knockouts will be scored and at the end of it all, either Team Hearn or Team Warren will come out on top. Frank Warren’s Queensberry has dominated and currently holds a 6-0 lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom after Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win.Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 1)
    Hrgovic has caught Dubois with two big right hands on the temple.
    On each occasion it rocks the British boxer.
    He absorbs the hits and returns one himself which catches the Croatian in the face.
    Somehow, you cannot see this one going twelve rounds.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    As the two fighters line up in the middle of the ring, we are underway.
    This is set up for a real heavyweight clash.
    It is Croatia versus Britain.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    Next up we have a heavyweight bout.
    If Dubois wins this one, so does Frank Warren and his £3m bet with Eddie Hearn.
    This also offers a huge chance for both of these fighters to further their careers with a chance to fight Anthony Joshua on the line.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 6)
    Bivol catches Zinad with a clean punch which rocks him back on his heels.
    As the true champion he is, he spots his chance to go in for the kill.
    He sprays Zinad with lefts and rights catching him a flurry of headshots.
    The referee steps in to stop it as Malik Zinad is not able to fight back.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 5)
    Bivol is keeping that stout defence up and running.
    Zinad lands his best punch of the fight in the round but cannot follow it up to put his opponent in trouble.
    He is managing to frustrate Bivol who would have wanted to put this to bed by now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 4)
    Zinad has managed to come back into the fight now after being put down in the first.
    This has turned into quite an even fight.
    Bivol looks solid but has taken his foot off the gas a bit now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 3)
    Bivol’s defence is so solid, Zinad is struggling to get punches through.
    He is boxing behind his guard and getting some big hits off.
    The champion is often coaxing his opponent into the corner and spraying him with big shots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 2)
    This is a real slugfest between the pair.
    Some hard hits are landing on both boxers.
    Bivol catches Zinad well on the nose, causing it to bleed.
    The champion looks like someone who was preparing for some time for this evening’s fight.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 1)
    Both fighters let loose from the off.
    Zinad makes a good start but is dropped by a left from Bivol.
    Both fighters are getting punches through the defence and landing some good headshots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
    Before the final two fights of the Hearn vs Warren grudge night, we have a little side attraction.
    Malik Zinad comes in as a late replacement for the fight and now has the chance of a big upset.
    He could make a real name for himself here.
    Copy linkCopiedJack wishes his mate the best before fight
    Jack Grealish was the first to send his best wishes to Hamzah Sheeraz before his bout in Riyadh.
    The British boxer’s victory takes him 20-0 in his pro career.
    The WBC Silver middleweight belt is still his and now he is the number one contender for the full WBC title held by Carlos Adames.
    Copy linkCopiedQueensbury 6-0 Matchroom
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 11)
    Williams has Sheeraz up against the ropes and the British boxer hits the American with a barrage of punches to send him across the ring.
    As Hamzah continues to throw punches, the referee steps in to stop the fight as he feels Williams has had enough.
    Two points for the win for Sheeraz, which are doubled due to him being the captain of the Queensbury team.
    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 10)
    Sheeraz has a big round and almost puts the icing on the cake at the end of it.
    Williams finds some more fuel in the tank and comes at the British boxer but a whipped right hand from Sheeraz sends the American to the canvas.
    He manages to get back to his feet just before the ten count is relieved, as is Eddie Hearn, to hear the bell to he can return to his corner.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 9)
    Great start to the round from Austin Williams.
    He comes out of his corner and fires of a flurry of punches to the body of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Sheeraz is bozing smart and when he comes onto him, he is hitting Williams with some well-timed big shots.
    Despite all his best efforts, at the end of the round, Williams sits in his corner with blood streaming from his mouth.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 8)
    Williams is trying everything in his locker to open up the defence of Sheeraz.
    The English boxer catches him with a sweet uppercut which Frank Warren seemed to enjoy.
    Austin Williams right eye is almost completely closed now, he is finiding it impossible to avoid that left jab of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 7)
    Williams is getting more desperate at the fight goes on.
    When it gets to this stage of the fight, knowing a knockdown is needed to win it, the haymakers come out to play.
    Sheeraz continues with his strong jab and is coming through with some lovely counter combos which his opponent is feeling.
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    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 6)
    The constant left jabs from Sheeraz are causing Williams’ right eye to close up now.
    Sheeraz is following up those left jabs with some big right hands and is slowly taking his game up a few gears.
    Unless he can turn this fight on its head, you wonder if a stoppage is just around the corner in what has become somewhat of a one-sided fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 5)
    Williams is really struggling to find an answer to Sheeraz’s jab.
    He is using it well to keep his opponent away from him and make him resort to some wild swings.
    You have to wonder how Austin Williams is going to get close enough to land some of these hits.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 4)
    Sheeraz looks to keep attacking behind his jab from the centre of the ring and lands some big hits.
    The height difference is a problem for Williams as he cannot get close when he wants to but manages to land some good hits himself.
    Sheeraz is edging this fight but has already seen what Williams is capable of if he lets his guard down.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 3)
    What a great comeback from Sheeraz.
    He was genuinely rocked in the previous round but comes out from his corner to dominate the third round.
    Sheeraz lands some big blows which most certainly have hurt Williams and put him back in the driving seat in this fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 2)
    Williams catches Sheeraz with a flush hit and it rocks the Englishman.
    Austin Williams looks to follow it up with some more big hits but Sheeraz tries to regather himself in the centre of the ring.
    The bell cannnot come soon enough for him but the Matchroom man definitely took that round.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 1)
    Williams is struggling to work Sheeraz out in the early stages.
    He is trying to come in from the side to land some punches.
    Hamzah is landing the far more telling punches and eases the first.
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    Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full card for Dynamite’s return to the ring

    DANIEL DUBOIS is back in a big way as he faces feared Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic this weekend.A win over ‘El Animal’ will see Dubois win the IBF interim heavyweight title.Filip Hrgovic celebrates victory against Mark De MoriCredit: GettyDaniel Dubois lost to Oleksandr Usyk last AugustCredit: GettyDubois is coming off a massive win against Jarrell Miller in December, becoming the first man to beat him and knock him out. Hrgovic’s biggest win came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022, but he failed to impress and some even thought he lost the bout. A statement win over Brit Dubois, however, will reminds fans and pundits alike just what he’s about. Elsewhere on the Matchroom vs Queensberry card, Deontay Wilder faces Zhang.When is Dubois vs Hrgovic?
    Dubois’ intriguing clash with will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the co-main event can be expected at around 9.30pm UK time.
    What happened at the weigh in?Dubois weighed in a career heavy 245.8lbs.While Hrgovic was slightly heavier at 247.5lbs.Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic weigh in for their big clashCredit: GettyWhat channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Dubois vs Hrgovic on PPV in the UK.
    Both channels have priced the event at £21.99.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can live stream the action from either the TNT Sports Box Office app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
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